Sometimes it is hard to capture the wonder and magic of
Christmas when you are an adult. The anticipation that we
felt as children goes by the wayside as you try to make it
memorable for everyone else.

We got our Christmas magic back! I went out and splurged
on a flocked seven and a half foot pre lit tree. I scolded
myself all the way to the store and back for being extravagant. It was so worth it. It took us several hours
to get that beauty up and trimmed but all the vintage ornaments brought back stories of their origins. My oldest
ornament is Bobby's baby shoe. Our angel is one Ted and I
made out of wood our first Christmas together.

Last night was Adrienne's band concert, tonight we will
got to Ashley's concert and Adrienne's jazz band which comes
afterward. My party Saturday night was fun and the food
was good. I wish that I could post pictures but I can't.

I have half a gallon of homemade sangria in the fridge. I
wish that I could share it with all of you. Phyllis makes
it and it is wonderful.

Christmas is all about giving pleasure to friends and
family and sharing the bounty with those less fortunate.
Sometimes thought, you just have to pamper yourself a little.